Research Guides: MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math: Ebooks and Websites

Recommended Ebooks

Below are some selected ebooks that will give you explanations and practice problems for MATH 2412 concepts. You can work through these books on your computer or another device any time you want to practice.

Everything You Need to Know About Basic Trigonometry by Linda Fahlberg-Stojanovska
This book on Basic Trigonometry is different from most because the goals here are (a) to start from facts we know and (b) not go everywhere and do everything, but to make sure that we have the skills to actually solve problems involving trigonometry from our field of study, which is usually not mathematics.
Geometry and Trigonometry by James Stankowski; Shalini Saxena (Editor)
This stimulating volume offers a broad collection of the principles of geometry and trigonometry and contains colorful diagrams to bring mathematical principles to life.
Homework Helpers: Pre-Calculus by Denise Szecsei
Also in print
Homework Helpers: Trigonometry by Denise Szecsei
Also in print
Master Math: Trigonometry by Debra Anne Ross
Master Math: Trigonometry is written for students, teachers, tutors, and parents, as well as for scientists and engineers who need to look up principles, definitions, explanations of concepts, and examples pertaining to the field of trigonometry.
Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide by Steve Slavin; Ginny Crisonino
With this helpful, easy-to-follow guide, you will gain total command of precalc concepts in no time at all. Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide includes an algebra review and complete coverage of exponential functions, log functions, and trigonometry.
Pre-Calculus by BarCharts, Inc.
The core pre-calculus essentials in 6 laminated pages can be used along with your text and lectures, as a review before testing, or as a memory companion that keeps key answers always at your fingertips.
Pre-Calculus Know-It-ALL by Stan Gibilisco
Providing easy-to-understand concepts and thoroughly explained exercises, math whiz Stan Gibilisco serves as your own private tutor--without the expense! His clear, friendly guidance helps you tackle the concepts and problems that confuse you the most and work through them at your own pace.
Trigonometry by BarCharts
Strengthen your trig skills and grades with this powerful and simple tool for reviewing and referencing the most important core concepts.
Trigonometry Demystified by Stan Gibilisco
Provides a fun and effective way to learn the fundamentals and general concepts of trigonometry.

Websites Outside the Library

If you are having trouble with a concept, look for different explanations of it. The more ways you hear something explained, the more likely you are to find an explanation that clicks for you. There are a number of websites that offer math help.

Khan Academy
Easy to follow videos from basic counting to calculus. Choose the section or grade level that most closely matches what you need to review.

Khan Academy Pre-Calculus help sections include

Mathispower4u Video Tutorials
More than 7,000 math videos from James Sousa, a math instructor at Phoenix College. Coverage ranges from basic math to calculus.